Where and why are microgrid markets growing?
Chad Marriott, an associate with Stoel Rives, Portland, who is an active member of the company's energy development team, says he's seeing interest first of all from industries with critical loads -- hospitals, for example.
In addition, in the Pacific Northwest, certain types of energy-intensive … [Read more...]

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